In the midst of John Wick: Chapter 4 approaches its release date, Keanu Reeves, as well as the director Chad Stahelski reflect on the significance to The Matrix, created by the Wachowski sisters in 1999. While Reeves has collaborated with notable postmodern filmmakers like Nicolas Winding-Refn and Ana Lily Amirpour, he is most famous for his roles as an underground hacker and terrifying assassin in both of the franchises.
As John Wick: Chapter 4 prepares to hit theatres, Reeves and Stahelski acknowledge the interconnections between their worlds. Stahelski thinks it is likely that The Matrix would not exist without the experience of Stahelski as Reeves as a stuntman in The Matrix as well as his experience coordinating combat stunts in martial arts for Reloaded as well as Revolutions as well as his education at "Wachowski Film School." According to Stahelski The John Wicks have "definitely children that are a part of The Matrix".
Reeves is, however, averse to drawing any direct parallels. He explains that both franchises came from original ideas by visionary filmmakers but does not directly address whether John Wick owes anything to The Matrix.
Reeves' performance as Neo, a computer programmer Thomas Anderson (The Matrix) has been a major performance. The Matrix became a global hit upon its release in 1999, securing 4 Academy Awards and grossing over $467 million worldwide. Three follow-up movies since then: Reloaded, Revolutions, and Resurrections that will be released together in 2021.
Stahelski directed all four films in The John Wick franchise, including Chapter 4. This action-packed adventure is expected to feature some of the the most spectacular stunts in cinema history. In addition, the cast members include Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Bill Skarsgard, Shamier Anderson, Clancy Brown, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Natalia Tena and Laurence Fishburne.
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In the end, while both franchises are distinct but they are joined because of Reeves as well as Stahelski's participation and their status as beloved sci-fi action franchises. Fans of either franchise will no doubt be excited to see John Wick: Chapter 4 and anticipate an exhilarating action-packed adventure.
Since 2014 this John Wick franchise has seen phenomenal growth. With Keanu Reeves as the titular character, these films follow a former hitman who is forced back to action after his wife dies and his beloved car is stolen. Because of its fast-paced action sequences, breathtaking visuals and thrilling world-building the fans of action films are enthralled by The John Wick franchise.
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